Lehigh County property record for 131 S 15th St, Emmaus, PA 18049
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,335 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,605 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 549401347923-1 |
| Primary APN | 549401347923-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,335 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 240 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 07 K08SE3 004 003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 S 15TH ST |
| City | EMMAUS |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18049-3409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-L |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 003 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EMMAUS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5013 |
| Census Tract | 6500 |
131 S 15th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2020.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 S 15TH ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-3409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WEST CAPITAL LENDING INC |
| Jul 6, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019301 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 131 S 15TH ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-3409 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000024595 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025024595 |
| Name | WEST CAPITAL LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92614 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 6, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 131 S 15TH ST, EMMAUS, PA 18049-3409 |
| Document Number | 0000019301 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 19301 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 S 15TH ST EMMAUS PA 180493409, EMMAUS, PA 18049-3409 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 S 15th St was $8,605.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Municipality | Emmaus Borough |
| Unified School District | East Penn School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,605.00 | $237,300 Land $53,700 Building $183,600 | |
| 2024 | $7,656.00 | $237,300 Land $53,700 Building $183,600 | |
| 2013 | $237,300 Land $53,700 Building $183,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 S 15th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 3, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 131 S 15th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EMMAUS BOROUGH PUBLIC WATER serves 14,000 people · EPA ID PA3390032 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Jun 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 164 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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